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As part of the Month of the Imaginary, the Virginia Woolf multimedia library invites you to a Reading Bar concocted by the theatre company Les Écriés: readings of excerpts from fantasy and science-fiction novels, whispered in your ear, to share with the family.
Put on your superhero costumes and compete in speed races inspired by the world of Speedrunners. Ages 7 and up, registration required.
A friendly gathering to exchange seedlings, seeds and cuttings, to keep plants circulating around the city and to discover the seed library. Come with your hands full or not, you will not leave empty-handed!
A lecture by Clémence Kudela, outreach officer at the Musée de la préfecture de Police, on the history of managing prostitution in Paris, in partnership with the Musée de la préfecture de Police.
A community-minded swap market where people exchange items in good condition using a points system, in a spirit of friendliness, reuse and encounters between neighbourhood residents and visitors.
Come discover and try a selection of video games on PlayStation, Switch or tablets, alone, with friends or as a family.
As part of the Manga Fanatics event, the Saint-Eloi library is offering a workshop to discover kumihimo, the traditional Japanese art of braided cord, and create a pretty bracelet. All ages, from 8 years old.
A classical music concert for all, performed by the Q5 brass quintet, mixing serious works and popular pieces.
Meeting with Christophe Ylla-Somers, author of the book "Le son de la révolte, une histoire politique de la musique noire américaine" (The Sound of Revolt, a Political History of Black American Music).
Monthly knitting workshop led by Gaëlle, a library reader: introduction to the first stitches for beginners, support with projects for the more advanced. Bring your wool and needles.
The médiathèque, in partnership with the Opale Rôliste association, is offering a role-playing game night for anyone who enjoys adventure, teamwork and challenges. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, everyone will find a table to welcome them.
Come and discover the first issue of the STAND journal, in the presence of the artists' collective: presentation of the manifesto, readings, drawings and a chance to meet the contributors.
Discover the battles of a lifetime: hunting down Nazis, delivering justice, writing the history of persecution and helping to build the memory of the Holocaust.
An immersive and introspective afternoon in a Parisian garden: silent reading, meditative walking, creative workshops and guided tours, around the book L'Emerveilleuse (The Marvellous One) by Margaux Motin.
Solo piano concert by Carlos Intrieri Ricci, an Argentine pianist and harpsichordist living in France, with a programme blending classical music, baroque music and film music.
Every Sunday, Supersonic pays tribute to the big names of rock and pop with local bands performing their greatest hits live. That evening, it's all about Oasis and the golden age of Britpop.
An exhibition that introduces the general French public to the crafts of Miyagi, a rural region of Japan: ten companies that are still little known abroad present their creations in glass, metal, wood or stone, and visitors can talk with the artisans in person.
A rally to discover the trees of the Parc Floral de Paris by observing leaves, bark and fruit. For ages 8-14, accompanied by an adult.
A workshop to learn how to make a tawashi, a washable and reusable Japanese sponge, from salvaged fabric. Open to ages 8 and up, registration required.
A meeting in the series “Plastics: a systemic poison”: researchers and civil society bring together knowledge on plastic waste management and the collective choices that shape it.
Beginner or experienced pianists, come and play in public on the auditorium's baby grand piano and meet other pianists. Would you rather listen? Come and spend a friendly moment with music.
Ceremony for the awarding of the 2026 Albert Londres Prize, the most prestigious distinction in French-language journalism, at the Théâtre de la Concorde in Paris. An evening of reflection and dialogue around field journalism, open to those interested in the news and freedom of information.
A talk to discover the wild animals that frighten or intrigue us: spiders, toads, bats, cockroaches, slugs… and to separate fact from fiction about these unloved creatures. Ages 8 and up.
A friendly gathering to practise spoken French, around current affairs, board games and a range of topics. Free workshop, open to everyone.
A film screening for ages 5-8, to discover or rediscover as a family during the short school holidays.
A hands-on workshop for creative minds, on the last Wednesday of every month, to make things, discover and imagine together around a shared moment.
As part of Manga Fanatics, the Batignolles library is offering an origami workshop, the Japanese art of paper folding. Starting with a square sheet of paper, make a little jumping frog and take your creation home with you.
Inspired by a legend from the kingdom of Silla, the Cheoyongmu dance blends dance, song and folk beliefs. A show to discover a thousand-year-old Korean tradition, inscribed on the UNESCO list.
A cinema screening to discover a story on the big screen, just like at the movies, for ages 6 and up. Offered during school holidays at the Gutenberg library.
A workshop where children turn tin cans into colorful monsters, then use their creations for a Halloween knock-down game to try out as a family.
An evening to present the book “Le désir d'avant-garde” (“The Desire for the Avant-Garde”) by its author Sina Abedi, followed by a discussion with Richard Scoffier and then with the audience.
As part of the "Tout savoir sur" (Everything You Need to Know About) lecture series, the Bibliothèque publique d'information is holding a discussion on the death business: end of life, funerals, insurance, cemeteries and inheritance.
A lecture by historian John Tolan on the figure of Muhammad in 17th- and 18th-century European authors, as part of a series on the historical study of the Prophet.
A two-part show and discussion: the stage adaptation of the testimony "Papa, viens me chercher !" (Dad, Come and Get Me!), followed by an exchange with the audience and the association Meduz about child prostitution in France.
Andreas Eriksson, whose work is presented in the exhibition “Soleil et Lune” (Sun and Moon), talks with Sara Arrhenius, curator of the exhibition and director of the Swedish Institute.
A group of comedians brings together the new Paris stand-up scene that talks about ecology and social justice, to laugh at eco-anxiety and everyone's contradictions.
A workshop to discover millipedes and centipedes and a few Parisian species, with a presentation indoors followed by an outing in the Parc floral de Paris. Ages 8 and up.
La Ferme de Paris offers participatory work sessions once a month in the food forest to introduce you to permaculture. Registration required.
A hands-on workshop where you learn to identify and label indoor plants and find out how to care for them according to their needs. Ages 18 and up.
A storytelling walk full of discoveries and surprises, where children listen to stories and let their imagination run free. For children aged 3 and up, accompanied by an adult.
A friendly digital workshop for adults: come with your own computer equipment to ask your questions and get step-by-step guidance. Free, registration required, in a small group of 5 to 8 people.
The Bath Abbey Choir, made up of 20 boys and 12 adults, performs a concert of sacred choral music under the direction of Huw Williams.
Put together your team and take on the others to finish your puzzle as fast as possible. Board games are also available on site for the public and accompanying adults.
An exhibition by Colombian artist Fernando Garcia Quintero, born from his experience as a migrant in Paris, inviting reflection on migration, memory and displacement through scenes of everyday life.
A Halloween story time with Violette's 3 witches: slightly scary stories and songs for the whole family, for children aged 1 to 4. Dressing up is welcome.
A special Halloween board game session for little apprentice wizards aged 3 to 6: observation, memory, mazes and fits of laughter in a festive, fear-free atmosphere.
Armed with their mission sheet, children and their accompanying adults set off to find the ingredients of the magic potion hidden in the library. A fun treasure hunt to share as a family, with a little surprise for the apprentice wizards who find all the ingredients!
A creative Halloween workshop where children discover negative printing to make ghosts, bats and pumpkins appear. Each child takes home their creation.
For Halloween, "Graine de livres" turns into stories that are a little scary, but never too scary, for the very young aged 2 to 6, with children's picture books, imagination and family reading. Costumes welcome.
Come discover and share our favorite books and talk about what you're reading at the moment, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
A Halloween day at the Maurice Genevoix library: creative workshops, spooky readings, board games, treasure hunts, haunted house escape game, Cinélloween, a storyteller and a snack with music. The morning is reserved for ages 0-7, the afternoon for older children.
A literary café for librarians and readers to get together over tea or coffee and talk about books that scare us. Adults only.
A friendly workshop-discussion to share the library's favourites (books, DVDs, games) over coffee with the team from Maison Paris Nature. Open to adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Vietnamese conversation workshops, led by a Vietnamese volunteer reader, for beginner learners. A friendly and fun time to chat.
A musical breakfast about surprising voices: extreme ranges, androgynous voices, royal voices, strange timbres and voices used as instruments. Free admission.
A special Halloween cinema screening to give you the shivers with one of the most famous vampires. For children aged 7 to 15.
A monthly workshop to discover Wikipedia and the other wiki projects (Wikiquote, Wikimedia Commons, Wikisource) and learn how to contribute to them, open to everyone, beginners included.
Mini creative workshops on the theme of nature, open to adults and children alike, to drop in on throughout the afternoon.
A writing workshop led by Afro-feminist author Laura N'Safou, to build your own imaginary world through guided exercises, discussion and reflection. Ages 14 and up.
A documentary by Émilie Brisavoine exploring her relationship with her mother Meaud, blending family film, found footage and performance. A film to see as a family, like an attempt at reconciliation.